Against a division foe that gave the Commanders trouble in their two meetings last year. A challenge head coach Dan Quinn is up for. “I think it’s kind of fun to have a division game right off the bat," said Quinn. "These two teams have been battling for over 90 years so let’s get ready to rumble again.”

The Giants definitely will have one of their best players (wide receiver Malik Nabers) for Sunday’s Week 1 game at Washington, but likely won’t have another (left tackle Andrew Thomas ).

The NY Giants defense opens the season against the Washington Commanders offense, led by rookie phenom Jayden Daniels. Personnel When the Commanders drafted Dan

For the New York Giants to surprise teams this season, certain young players must take significant jumps. One of those players has to be second-year tight end Theo Johnson, who has the athletic tools to be one of the more productive tight ends in the league.

Rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart will open the 2025 NFL season as the New York Giants ’ backup, with veteran Russell Wilson named the starter for Week 1 against the Washington Commanders, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Schefter reported Tuesday that the Giants’ official depth chart lists Dart as the team’s No. 2 quarterback behind Wilson.

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll expects Malik Nabers to play in the team's season opener against the Washington Commanders despite having his star wide receiver sit out practice on Friday.